Command Post Exercise Begins in Grodno Region

A command post exercise involving territorial defence forces of Grodno Region began on 13 June according to the 2015/2016 Armed Forces Training Plan. The exercise is led by Chief of Territorial Defence Directorate, Deputy Chief of the General Staff Maj. Gen. Sergei Dudko.

The main aim is to increase readiness and ability of command and control bodies and territorial defence forces to carry out tasks in a rapidly changing environment.

The exercise will consist of two stages. The military will train to secure and defend critical infrastructure and objects of protection, maintain martial law, as well as block and eliminate an illegal armed group.

The exercise will involve military units of the Western Operational Command, Air Force and Air Defence, Special Operations Forces, as well as representatives of almost all uniformed departments – Interior Ministry, State Border Committee, State Security Committee and Emergency Situations Ministry. The exercise will focus on interaction between units of different forces.

The exercise will draw in around 2,100 personnel and 70 pieces of equipment.